Before seeds produce plants, they move to where they can sprout. This is known as seed dispersal. Seeds travel far from the parent plant to avoid competition for sunlight and water. Some seeds have parachutes that are blown by the wind. Others are transported by animals that eat the plant’s ripened ovary, which is called a fruit. Fruits are ripe when they change color and flavor. Animals deposit the seeds in their wastes. For sprouting, which is called germination, seeds need water and a(n) warm temperature